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Tragedy as Jarque dies

09 Aug 2009 - 14:55:21

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Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque has died following a heart attack during the club's tour of Italy ahead of the new season.

A shrine has already appeared outside Espanyol's new stadium in Cornella-El Prat and the 26-year-old was due to become a father in September.

The tragedy follows that of Antonio Puerta who died after collapsing on the pitch playing for Sevilla two years ago.

Speaking to AS, Espanyol's former coach Ernesto Valverde said: "I have not yet been able to take in the news, I cannot understand it.

"He was a a super strong player, super healthy and very important in the dressing room, but life can bring cruel surprises. It is very difficult to take in."